Sestertius - Philippus I NOBILITAS AVGG S C, Nobilitas

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight17.1 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#155A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.155A
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Marcus Julius Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionNobilitas, draped, standing right, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNOBILITAS AVGG S C
(Translation: Nobilitas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Nobility of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID1450525030
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